Silent Read personal books 20 min. Final Review - Pangaea - 158/159 Text - Sightlines 9 on Teacher desk. Review - Metaphor - Student NOTES to copy: A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object, idea, or action in a way that isn’t literally true but helps explain or illustrate it by saying it is something else. Instead of using “like” or “as” (which would make it a simile), a metaphor states that one thing is another to draw a symbolic comparison. In Sally Ito’s poem Pangaea , the poet employs metaphors to explore themes of unity, separation, and collective memory. The title itself, Pangaea , refers to the supercontinent that existed before the landmasses drifted apart—a powerful metaphor for a time of wholeness and connection. One notable metaphor in the poem is: “We are all from the same continent, from the same void of disturbed memories.” Next Task: Notes: New Piece - Page 10 - Lambs to the Slaughter by Ronald Dahl. Video of reading of the piece - H...
Silent Read 20 min Notes - For Paragraph Structure & Transition Words: For The Quiz. Topic Sentences : A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about. Body Paragraph Transitions : Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically. (2-3 examples). Conclusion Transitions : Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything together while guiding the reader to a final thought. NOTES: Different types of transition words and phrases : For Adding Information : furthermore, additionally, also For Contrast : however, on the other hand, nevertheless For Example : for instance, for example, such as For Cause and Effect : therefore, as a result, consequently For Summarizing : in conclusion, overall, to sum up Continue with NFA We completed vocab last day on the below page numbers - check the blog if you were missing on Feb 19th - Wed - Page 81-106 Note: Audible Ch 13-Ch 15 - start...
Silent Read 20 min Review Lesson 35-39 Answer Key - last half. Lessons 33-38 Lesson 39 Lesson 37 - Omit Section C Lesson 39 - Omit Section D Grammar Review Kahoot *Class time to work on Personal Novel Read Assignment - Teams.
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